CREST Science Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Papers

Preparing for the Class 9 Science Olympiad can feel challenging, but using previous year question papers makes a big difference. These papers give students a solid understanding of how questions are framed and what topics to focus on, making revision more targeted.

How These Papers Help

• They cover crucial topics such as Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound etc.
• They improve time management, analytical thinking, and help students handle tricky questions more confidently.
• Answer keys are included to help students review and strengthen weak areas.

Download the Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 9 (PDF) to support focused revision and help your child step into the exam feeling well-prepared and motivated.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound, Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of Atom, Cell - The Fundamental Unit of Life, Tissues, Diversity in Living Organisms, Why Do We Fall Ill, Natural Resources, Improvement in Food Resources.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

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Q.1	Consider the following sentences and choose the correct option: (i) The cell wall is the site of energy production in a plant cell. (ii) Lysosomes are the reservoirs of starch, oil and protein granules. (iii) A plant cell becomes turgid due to plasmolysis. (iv) Chemically plasma membrane is composed of fats and lipids. (v) The functional segments of DNA are called genes.
	a) Only (i) is correct		b) Only (iv) is correct
	c) Only (v) is correct		d) (iii), (iv) and (v) are correct

Q.2	Which of the following statements is/are correct?
	a) The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue.		b) Fats are stored below the skin and in between the internal organs.
	c) Epithelial tissues have almost no intercellular spaces between them.		d) All of the above

Q.3	Match the following: List I List II 1.     Cell Wall a.     Closed Ring 2.     Flagella b.     Food Reserve 3.     DNA c.      Protect Cell 4.     Glycogen d.     Locomotory Structure
	a) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – a		b) 1 – d, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – a
	c) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – a, 4 – b		d) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – d, 4 – c

Q.4	Match the following: List I List II A. Irregularly thickened cell wall  i. Collenchyma B. Thin cell wall  ii. Xylem parenchyma  C. Lateral conduction of water  iii. Parenchyma D. Coconut husk iv. Sclerenchyma
	a) A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv		b) A-i, B-ii, C-iv, D-iii
	c) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i		d) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv

Q.5	All samples of carbon dioxide contain carbon and oxygen in the mass ratio 3 : 8. Which of the following laws is in agreement with the above statement?
	a) Law of conservation of mass		b) Law of constant proportions
	c) Law of multiple proportions		d) Law of gaseous volumes

Q.6	Which of the following animals cannot survive both in land and water habitats?
	a) Salamanders		b) Alligators
	c) Ostrich		d) Penguins

Q.7	Identify the disease-causing agents:
	a) Cholesterol, saturated fat and helminths		b) Measles, mumps and chickenpox
	c) Viruses, bacteria and fungi		d) Both a and c

Q.8	Sound travels with a different speed in different media. In what order does the velocity of sound increase in these media?
	a) Water, iron and air		b) Iron, air and water
	c) Air, water and iron		d) Iron, water and air

Q.9	Which of the following statement regarding the matter is/are correct? I. Anything which has mass is matter. II. Anything which occupies space is matter. III. Anything which is felt by our one or more senses is matter. IV. Anything which has no real physical existence is matter.
	a) I and II		b) I, II and III
	c) Only IV		d) I, II, III and IV

Q.10	Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: The atmosphere of the earth is heated by radiations which are mainly re-radiated by land and water. Statement 2: Solar radiations heat up land slower than the water bodies.
	a) Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect		b) Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
	c) Both the statements are correct		d) Both the statements are incorrect

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Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 9 -

1. CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 9 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. CREST Science Olympiad book for class 9 - The book covers topic-wise reading material, chapter-wise practice questions with answer key & contains the previous year paper. The book is available in both physical and pdf formats. Proceed now to purchase the Olympiad book. Also, students can view & download the first chapter of the Science Olympiad book for class 9 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.